Background:
Since 2020, my followers, trusted me with 31k of public money, to provide a safe Jamaican space in London.
This has translated into 5 years worth of multiple social returns, into projects across London, for the disadvantaged.
Following Hurricane Melissa, coordinatinon for humanitarian aid towards the Caribbean, supporting National Caribbean efforts by the ODEM, needs support. The PSOJ (private sector organisation of Jamaica) is seeking support publically.
simply: We need to support Caribbean shelters and government resources - with a focus on children and education.
WHAT IS THIS FUNDs GOAL:
This fund has been organised by Tarell McIntosh AIH and the UK based organisation Paradise cove Battersea - to directly support Jamaican national relief efforts - which are already recognised as not enough - asking for further support.
We seek as much support as possible.
The aggregated goal, is to send barrels of ‘soft support’ items to the Caribbean for immediate relief, following Hurricane Melissa, supporting British and Jamaican national agenda.
The aim is to support Caribbean nationals abroad, at national shelters – bolstering limited government support at the ground.
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT HURRICNE MELISSA:
As of 31st October 2025, Hurricane melissa has impacted the entire Caribbean.
From October 25 to 27, it rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane before making landfall in Jamaica, at its peak intensity on October 28.
All 13 Parish’s of Jamaica are now affected, with some areas destroyed. The Jamaicans are resilient but we can do more.
Melissa emerged from the north coast of Jamaica later that day, and made landfall near Cuba.
Melissa then weakened into a Category 1 hurricane, approached Bermuda as a Category 2 hurricane. Then again weakened before becoming a hurricane-force on October 31 northeast of Bermuda.
As of this day, 31st October 2025, at least 56 deaths have been attributed to Melissa. This is including 30 from flooding and landslides in Haiti and 30 in Jamaica.
The first damage, is estimated to be at over 8,000,000,000 GBP (8 Billion)
CONSIDERED CONCERNS I and II:
I) GROWING GLOBAL CONCERNS:
There have been exceptional global concerns, relating to co2 and environmental matters, but the most important call to action is that of a humanitarian nature.
An entire population of 3 million is in need of economical resources and the high commission and government are seeking contributions to support the recovery of hurricane melissa.
II) UNITED NATIONS HUMAN CONCERNS:
Article 25 of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights, STATES:
1. Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.
2. Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection.
COLLENIAL GOVERNMENT AID IS NOT ENOUGH:
The Caribbean Islands, has been seeking repatriable justice. Today the increase in aid from 2.5million, by 5 million, will not be sufficient for the level of humanitarian aid needed to ensure shelter for the most effected inhabitants. It equates to less then £1.50 pp. for help and aid.
With an estimated cost of 50 billion needed for Economic aid and resources, This campaign aims to contribute to the global movement, following the successful community Campaigns’ in 2023/2025.
SECURED BARREL QUOTES -:
To ship barrel abroad, we have secured the quotes from our dedicated partner agent. All donations go towards sending and shipping barrels abroad to shelters.
600.00 = Approximately sends 10 FILLED Barrels
12000.00 = Approximately sends 10 – 15 FILLED Barrels
2000.00 = Approximately sends 30 FILLED Barrels
4000.00 = Approximately 80 FILLED Barrels
8000.00 = Approximately FILLED 120 Barrels
120 Barrels = 1 x 40 ft shipping container
(These costs did not include fees)
WHAT OUR BARRELS WILL NEED:
Following the Emergency National list given by the Jamaican Prime minster, the Honourable Andrew Holness, This is the auxiliary list of Items needed, that we are coordinating. To ship to the Caribbean relief efforts.
• Blankets
• Sleeping mats/foam pads
• Tarpaulin
• bungee cords
• Duck tape
• rope
• Flashlights
• Power banks /
• battery chargers
• Spare batteries (AA,AAA,D)
• Bottled drinking water
• Ready meals
• Disposable utensils and plates
• Disposable gloves
• Mask/gowns
• Hand sanitizer/disinfectant wipe
• Towels/wash cloths
• First aid kits
• Basic medicine paracetamol etc
• Garbage bags
• Nappies
• Baby wipes/
• Women’s sanitary Products
• Rice
• Tins foods
• Toilet roll/kitchen towels
• NEW clothes/shoes/jackets
• Toiletries/soaps/toothpaste/
• Toothbrushes
The first shipment will leaves 3rd November and every month thereafter. Taking 32 days to arrive to the Caribbean,
WHERE ARE THE DONATIONS GOING AND HOW WILL DONATIONS BE PROCESSED AND ADMINISTERED?
This fund will be collated via gofund me and used with approved vendors and shipping agent Carib shipping, to transport humitartin aid go national government shelter Charites, advise will be taken from Support Jamaica and the ODEM.
Barrels and containers will be sent to registered shelters:
Are you seeking sponsorship:
Yes - We are working in partnership with Uk Shipping partners to help disseminate the funds and barrels to existing Jamaican Caribbean shelters. Reputable companies are invited to support the effort.
Further Jamaican sources:
CURRENT DROP OFF LOCATION FOR DONATIONS:
515 Wandsworth road,
London
SW8 4NY
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